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Journal Star
May 21, 2019
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Bradley University President Gary Roberts announces retirement plans
PEORIA - Bradley University President Gary Roberts will retire shortly after the next academic year finishes, the school announced Monday morning.
Other news
Nick in the AM: Pre-Game Pub & Grill in Peoria closes permanently

Pre-Game Pub & Grill's run in Peoria didn't last long.

As California cops investigate possible serial killer, Sunnyland pastor recalls sister’s ’63 slaying

SUNNYLAND - For more than a half-century, Evan Williams steeled himself to once again see John A. Getreu make headlines.

Nick in the AM: Someone was driving just a tad too fast through Washburn

Good morning, troops. It's Monday, May 20.An anonymous driver isn't starting the week on a high note, although he or she started it on a fast one.

Nick in the AM: Frank Mackaman resigns from ICC Board of Trustees

The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees is seeking a new member.

New York Archdiocese files another appeal to keep Fulton Sheen’s remains

PEORIA - Yet again, the New York Archdiocese is trying to stop Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's remains from being moved to Peoria.

Editorial: Tax pain at the pump

Motorists, get ready - here come the tax increases. The gasoline tax bidding war is off and running in Springfield, and the bids are getting higher.

Entertainment
Peoria Players hits 100 with ‘Centennial Celebration Revue’

PEORIA - Celebrating 100 years, Peoria Players Theatre will bring this season's festivities to a close in June with the musical retrospective show "Centennial Celebration Revue."The musical will be presented on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. and June 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $15 for those 20 and younger.

World-renowed LEGO art exhibit comes (back) to Peoria

PEORIA - A 20-foot-long T-Rex skeleton made of 80,020 LEGO bricks will stomp its way to central Illinois this summer.